Delhi Capitals have always been the "almost" team of the IPL. Stacked with talent but somehow never able to put it all together when it matters most. Does 2026 finally change that?
Rishabh Pant's return to full form has been the story of the last two seasons. His captaincy has matured, and his batting at 3 or 4 gives DC a match-winner every single game.
Axar Patel's all-round value is underrated. He bats at 6, bowls four tight overs of spin, and fields brilliantly. DC's balance falls apart without him.
DC invested heavily in pace bowling at the auction. They needed death-overs specialists and went after them aggressively. The result is a more well-rounded bowling attack compared to last year.
DC should push for a playoff spot. Their ceiling is a final appearance, but consistency in the league phase has always been their weak point. 7-8 wins from 14 games would be a good season.
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